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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.69, 38,058.23 and 12,032.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.69, 38,058.23 and 12,032.73 is: 18,057.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.69 : 38,058.23 = 12,032.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.69/38,058.23 = 12,032.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.69x = 38,058.23 × 12,032.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.69x = 457,944,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,944,345.70/25,359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.96

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